Yaphet-Wilfried Moundi joined the Askatuak Gipuzkoa Basket for the remainder of the season, diariovasco.com reported.
Born in Paris on October 17, 2001, the French player arrives in San Sebastián from the French top-flight club SLUC Nancy, where playing time proved scarce. Moundi’s career spans multiple stops, including Tours Métropole Basket and Gries-Oberhoffen in France, followed by an Espoirs stint with Le Portel during the 2021-2022 season where he averaged 14.5 points and 8.2 rebounds.
Moundi moved to the United States in 2022 to play at Panola College for two seasons before reaching NCAA Division I. During the 2023-2024 campaign, he posted averages of 14.7 points and 10.1 rebounds per contest.
He subsequently played for Iona University during the 2024-2025 season, registering 9.8 points and 7.4 rebounds per game prior to finishing his collegiate circuit with the San Jose State Spartans in California, where he averaged 12 points and seven rebounds across 26 minutes.
Diariovasco.com noted that video evaluations showcase a physical player, effective rebounder, and strong finisher near the rim who is expected to increase the roster's energy.
Moundi’s arrival coincides with the temporary signing of Kevin Bercy, who debuted last Saturday against Gran Canaria with seven points and four rebounds in 22 minutes of play. With Doménech currently sidelined by injury, the recent additions alter how head coach Sergio García manages his frontcourt rotation.
Matt Van Komen has absorbed heavy minutes on the floor, while Mindaugas Paukštė has seen his playing time decrease, leaving Omar Lo as the team’s primary power forward option before the new signings.
Moundi arrived in San Sebastián to meet his new teammates and is slated to make his debut for Askatuak GBC this coming Saturday at 19:00 local time at the Gasca venue. The team faces Alega Cantabria, a promotion contender coached by Lolo Encinas that enters the matchup following a victory over Estudiantes.
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